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A B-21 sits on the ground under a sunset. The Air Force awarded a contract for its development to Northrop Grumman in 2015. Now, seven years later, it is ready for flight testing.
The B-21 Raider takes flight
Alex Cardoza (Senior) November 27, 2023

Northrop Grumman, an American aerospace and defense company, publicly unveiled the United States Air Force’s new stealth bomber during a ceremony in Palmdale, California...

Westerville North was not the only place where walkouts occurred regarding the international conflicts. Many people our calling upon the leaders of the countries to have a ceasefire. Made with Canva.
Walkouts occur across the United States
Ridwan Adam (Junior) November 20, 2023

Last Monday Nov. 13, Westerville North High School students exercised their First Amendment rights by staging a walkout in protest to recent international events regarding...

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Max Garrett (2026) wears a Winnwell neck guard during his hockey game. Garrett opted into wearing this production, but youth organizations are beginning to mandate them.
Sports are taking a leap into the safety world
Aiden Montgomery (Senior) November 29, 2023

Sports are a big part of many people’s lives.  It gives people an escape from everyday life and takes them on a journey.  They have heroic moments with their ups and downs....

The WNHS Fall Athletic Recognition night will be held Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. One senior on each sport will earn an award for having the highest GPA (grade point average) in the area. Made with Canva.
Annual fall athletic recognition night celebrates triumph and team spirit
Ridwan Adam (Junior) November 14, 2023

As the leaves turn to vibrant shades of red and gold, and the chill of the autumn fills the air, the fall sports season comes to an end and winter sports season approaches....

These two rival players butted heads on the field in a game two years ago. This is expected to occur again during the upcoming week 13 game following the news of Jim Harbaughs investigation.
Big Ten investigations come to a head
Aiden Montgomery (Senior) November 14, 2023

Update Two: The University of Michigan defeated The Ohio State University on Saturday 30-24. Coach Jim Harbaugh was serving the last game of his three game suspension and...

The Blue Jackets recently hired head coach, Mike Babcock, has already been fired. This followed an incident involving players phones. Inforgraphic made through Canva.
Babcock is kicked out before he saw his first faceoff
Connor Rathburn (Junior) October 4, 2023

   Before even Michael (Mike) Babcock’s first practice, the Blue Jackets' new head coach stepped down (ESPN). This hire in the off-season could have been the dumbest...

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Max Garrett (2026) wears a Winnwell neck guard during his hockey game. Garrett opted into wearing this production, but youth organizations are beginning to mandate them.
Sports are taking a leap into the safety world
Aiden Montgomery (Senior) November 29, 2023

Sports are a big part of many people’s lives.  It gives people an escape from everyday life and takes them on a journey.  They have heroic moments with their ups and downs....

Westerville Norths locker street has a vareity of posters advertising the various clubs. Most clubs are open to anyone who wants to join.
Benefits abound in clubs at Westerville North
Alex Cardoza (Senior) October 17, 2023

   As the 2023-2024 school year kicks off into gear, students will find that many school activities will begin to start up again for the school year. Listening to the morning...

This drawing represents workers on strike. The WGA has recently reached an agreement with The Alliance.
Writers Guild of America makes a deal to end the 2023 strike
Aiden Montgomery (Senior) October 2, 2023

   The Writers Guild of America, one of the most influential unions in the nation has finally announced the end of one of the most draining periods in the history of film...

WNHS students and staff felt on top of the world after beating Westerville Central. This is due to the new coaching in the program. Photo created through Canva.
Westerville North is rewriting the script
Connor Rathburn (Junior) September 25, 2023

   In the spring of last year, Westerville North went on a search for the perfect candidate for a new football coach. Stanley Jackson, former Ohio State University quarterback...

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Who should regulate AI: the Executive branch, Judicial Branch, or Legislative Branch? Right now, the White House is taking the lead, and ordering federal agencies to find a way to regulate AI development. Created with Canva.
Executive Branch should make executive decisions regarding AI
Alex Cardoza (Senior), Copy Editor • November 10, 2023

On Oct. 30, the White House released a proposed executive order that would apply limits to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The limits this executive order...

A view of the beach on Oct. 27, 2023 showing the damage caused by Hurricane Otis on the shoreline. Taken by Rodrigo Oropeza on AFP via Getty Images
Hurricane Otis flaunts the unpredictability of nature
Sadio Abdi (Senior) November 8, 2023

Hurricane Otis approached Acapulco, Mexico on Oct. 24 at an intensity that early weather forecasters didn’t anticipate. Forecasters had predicted the hurricane would reach...

This infographic represents the UAW workers picketing on strike. They asked for better benefits and wages before reaching a deal. Created in Canva.
The UAW have reached a deal with The Big Three
Connor Rathburn (Junior) November 6, 2023

On Sept. 15, the United Auto Workers (UAW), the largest workers union  started a strike. This strike was againstThe Big Three companies in the automobile industry: General...

Students are on their phones at lunch. This is one of the few times a day they are allowed to use them.
North’s new policies: my thoughts on the electronic policy
Alex Cardoza (Senior) October 19, 2023

   The 2023-2024 school year at Westerville North High School features new commitments for students to make. Some of these seem to be more to address issues from the previous...

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